Last Totem Novel - Chapter 479
Chapter 479 Blacksmith
“Yes.” Qi Yun stared at his childhood friend and nodded forcefully. All the words in his heart turned into a response. His good friend replied with the most determined gaze. Afterwards, he faced the workers and shouted, “Friends, elders, I am Qi Yun, Qi Shengtian’s grandson …”
The clear voice pierced through the noisy crowd and echoed in the vast hall. The workers soon quieted down.
“When I came back, some people said that I only wanted money, some said that I wanted to sell the factory, and others said that my heart had been polluted by the prosperous times in the west, and that I was drunk with money.”
“Perhaps” he paused and continued, “they were all right.”
“However, I am Qi Shengtian’s grandson, a member of the Spring and Autumn Heavy Industries!”
“So I think I have the right to say what I think, even if it’s wrong and unreasonable.”
“I remember a philosopher once saying, ‘I don’t agree with you, but I swear to defend your right to speak!'”
“So I beg you, let me finish my sentence, and then …”
“You can chase me away. Of course, you can also let me stay. Even if I’m an electrician or fitter, as long as I can stay, I’m willing, because …”
“This is my home!”
“You can not believe me, even the people of the world can not believe me, but this is not important …”
“As long as my good brother believes me” As he spoke, he hugged Lu Dali’s shoulder forcefully, pulled off his collar, pulled off his tie, took off his coat, and threw it aside. “I’m worth it!”
Below the stage, pairs of eyes stared at him without making a sound.
After saying that, Qi Yun closed his eyes and looked up at the ceiling. After a while, he calmed down and continued, “When I was young, I heard Grandpa say …”
“One hundred and eighty years ago, there were cars we made running across the mountains and mountains in the Far East. They were so domineering and mighty.”
“One hundred and eighty years ago, the guardians wore the mechanical power armor we made to pioneer and expand the earth, and stood upright in the heavens and earth.”
“One hundred and eighty years ago, the glorious fall of the Northern Heavy Industries was forcefully dismantled by the World Council. Our ancestors ran away angrily and came to this land …”
“I often wonder what kind of mood they had when they came here and what kind of mood they had when they made the Wind Forest Volcano.”
“I believe that they will not do it for money or for power. Because they are already the upper echelons of Northern Heavy Industries, even if they are split up, their income and status will not be affected.”
“However, they still left everything behind and left …”
“That’s because of faith, and it can only be because of faith!”
“Faith brought them all the way here, across mountains and seas, far away from home.”
“However, what is faith?”
“Faith is the fire in the heart. The things hidden in the bone marrow are not for others to see.”
“Forging swords for heroes is not an empty slogan. Instead, it is a real slogan. Use steel and technology to arm them.”
“If you stick to small sections, you will lose big sections. As long as you have a fire in your heart, so what if you cooperate with someone?”
“If you can’t even survive, how can you revive?”
“We are blacksmiths who forge armor and swords, not warriors who charge into battle.”
“It’s like a war. A trained cavalry hasn’t charged yet, but a craftsman who only knows how to blacksmith is here first. What is this?”
“Send meat to the enemy?”
“Not only does it not have any combat strength, it will also become a burden.”
“Furthermore, if you can’t even support yourself, what else can you use to forge swords for others?”
“Do blacksmiths with hungry stomachs have the strength to blacksmith?” Qi Yun asked. Despite the intense sarcasm in his words, no one refuted him.
“When you’re hungry, exert yourself. You’ll fart.” A little boy said innocently, causing a burst of laughter.
“Little friend, what you said is very good.” Qi Yun smiled at the little boy and said.
“That’s right, blacksmiths who don’t have enough to eat can’t draw a good sword, so they can only fart.” He paused for a moment before continuing, “Here, I want to ask you a few questions.”
“First, should we arm a hero with a peerless treasured sword, or should we arm a group of heroes with a basket full of kitchen knives?”
As soon as he finished speaking, there was another burst of laughter below.
“I think the answer is obvious.”
“As the saying goes, two fists are hard to defeat four hands, let alone a sword against hundreds of kitchen knives.”
“According to the information in our factory, I have made a statistic. One Typhoon Forest Volcano has 40,000 parts, and most of the parts are made by hand.”
“Then” he paused for a moment and looked at the workers below. “Does anyone know how many hours a part takes?”
“If I were an old master, I would be able to make seven or eight in a day.” A young worker replied.
“That’s right. Old Master can make seven or eight in a day. Let’s count them as ten.”
“Without rest, sickness or leave, 40,000 parts would take 4,000 days, 10 years and 8 months.”
“If a hundred old masters worked together, they would be able to complete 40,000 parts in 40 days. With the addition of other processes, how many Typhoon Forest Volcanoes could be produced in a year?” As he spoke, Qi Yun looked down at Elder Huang and said, “Elder Huang, you are the backbone of the Technical Department. Please answer.”
“Five …” Elder Huang said unhappily.
“Thank you, Elder Huang.” Qi Yun nodded and then asked, “We can only arm five heroes a year. What should we do with the remaining heroes?”
“Queuing up naked.” That little boy said just now, causing everyone present to burst into laughter.
“That’s why production is the most important principle.”
“The current Western Heavy Industries can produce 800,000 flamingos a year at full capacity, let alone the Central Heavy Industries. At least five million flamingos a year.”
“Of course, it’s impossible for them to produce it at full capacity, because they can’t sell it like this.”
“With the scale and strength of our Chunqiu Heavy Industries, if we carry out mass production innovation, we can produce at least 50,000 Wolf-type units a year.”
“Next is the second question.” Qi Yun looked around and asked, “The blacksmith doesn’t want to be hungry, so what should we do?” “As far as I know, the market price of the Fenglin Volcano is 250 thousand gold coins per set, and the manpower and material resources we have invested far exceed 250 thousand coins. It’s a completely lossmaking business.”
“To put it bluntly, our ancestors were the upper echelons of Northern Heavy Industries. They had a certain amount of savings, so they were able to do business at a loss while eating.”
“If I say that, someone will definitely scold me for being disrespectful to my ancestors.”
“But think about it, everyone. How much money has the factory made over the years? Are we not working hard enough? Are we lazy?” Qi Yun spread out his hands and said. Even though his words were harsh to the ears, the truth was right in front of him. Even the guards knew that the factory could no longer be exposed.
“I’m not saying this to deny the achievements of our ancestors. On the contrary …”
“It is precisely because of their hard work and unremitting efforts that Chunqiu Heavy Industries stands tall in the forest of world-class brands.”
“Even today, we have entered a low ebb. No one dares to deny our quality.”
“Our ancestors laid a solid foundation for us, and what we need to do now is to carry forward this golden signboard.”
“So …”
“We need to increase production, make money, earn money, eat and drink enough, and nurture our strength!”
“Until one day, when the heroes need us …”
“Only then can we take out the iron hammer in our hearts and forge the sharpest sword in the world for them!”
After a moment of pause, Qi Yun stood up and bowed solemnly to the crowd. He then said, “I have finished speaking. Thank you for your patience. Thank you.”
There was silence below, thousands of pairs of eyes silently staring at him.
In silence, Qi Yun picked up the coat he had thrown aside, patted it, and casually put it on his shoulder. Then, he jumped off the podium and walked out.
That lonely figure was desolate and lonely, just like when he left back then. The dreams in his heart were shattered into tens of thousands of pieces.
However, at this moment, sparse applause sounded from behind him. He couldn’t help but be stunned and stopped. Immediately after, the applause grew louder and louder. Soon, the gentle rain turned into a violent storm. It was like a monstrous wave, wave after wave.
“Qi Yun!” “Qi Yun!” “Qi Yun!” The applause was accompanied by neat shouts, the silent mountains calling for their heroes.
Looking back, tears filled his eyes.
At this moment, a melodious movement sounded from a corner of the restaurant. People involuntarily stopped and listened quietly. The melody was sometimes far-reaching and long, like the sound of bells ringing from the earth, the sound of bells ringing from deep mountains, and sometimes loud and intense, like an eagle striking the sky, enraging the sea.
At the end of the song, the elders stood up and looked at the stranger in the corner, wearing big sunglasses and playing the harmonica.
“Friend, who are you?” Elder Huang stepped forward and asked.
‘”I am a traveler from afar” Tie Zha looked around and said loudly, “I have an order for tens of millions of gold coins. I want to cooperate with you.”
In an instant, the entire audience erupted into an uproar.
Elder Huang was immediately shocked and asked in a trembling voice, “Are … are … what you said true?”
“Elder Cang can testify.” Said Tie Zha. He couldn’t show his true colors, so he could only borrow Master Ya’s reputation.
“I, Canghai Ya, guarantee with my life that everything he says is true.” Canghai Ya stood up and said.
“I will provide an advance payment of one million gold coins. After signing the Letter of Intent, I will be able to receive the bill this afternoon.” Said Tie Zha.
The crowd erupted into an uproar once again, and the workers whispered and discussed in succession. Qi Yun and Lu Dali quickly walked over, their faces filled with shock.
“Friend, are you starting a flight company?” Qi Yun hesitated.
“Apart from aircraft, I also need guns, ammunition, trucks, locomotives, armored vehicles, mecha, power armor.” Said Tie Zha.
“Is the one million gold advance payment you said … true?” Qi Yun asked in a trembling voice. With this million gold coins, Chun Qiu Heavy Industries could immediately resume production.
“Cut the crap. Bring me the letter of intent.” Tie Zha said straightforwardly.
Half an hour later, Quinn signed a letter of intent with Spring and Autumn Heavy Industries on behalf of Syris Investment Co. Ltd. Hours later, an advance of one million gold was transferred to Chunqiu Heavy Industries’ account.
The elders looked at the money in their accounts and held their breaths. They wore presbyopic glasses and looked at it over and over again, afraid that they had misread it.
The leaders of the thousands of returnees were born, and there were large orders, and the workers rushed to inform each other. The news spread from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place, from place to place.
This old factory had a deep foundation. It was as if an ancient tree was in spring, and it emitted an astonishing cohesive force.
Within half a month, hundreds of people had returned. They either brought their families along or traveled a thousand miles alone; Some of them were riding tattered tricycles, dragging pots and pans, filling the house with possessions; Some drove expensive sports cars with neat luggage; Some were ragged and untrimmed, while others were dressed in glossy clothes and shiny leather shoes.
But regardless of where they came from, regardless of their status, regardless of whether they were rich or poor, there was only one common belief: to return home and reshape their glory!
Just as Jiang Daya said, “I was born from the Spring and Autumn Period, and I die from the Spring and Autumn Period. I am the ghost of the Spring and Autumn Period!”